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Past simple for finished actions
Study intermediate grammar in a focused lesson flow before moving to quiz and test.
Use the past simple to talk about actions that started and finished in the past.
Use regular verbs with -ed.
Learn irregular forms like go → went and eat → ate.
Use did and did not for questions and negatives.
Use time markers like yesterday, last week, and last year.
Main focus
Finished past actions
Quick note
The past simple is common when telling stories or explaining what happened.
Suggested action
Write 5 sentences about what you did yesterday or last weekend.
Example
I finished my work last night. We visited our relatives on Sunday. She did not come to class.
Mini exercise
Choose the correct form.
Yesterday, I ___ a new book. (buy / bought / buying)